KOWA/SIX (1968). In Exceptional Fully
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:7015455 | Brand: Kowa Optical Co. Tokyo |
Film Format: Used raeadily Available 120 film | Color: Black & Chrome |
Model: KOWA_SIX | Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan |
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In Exceptional Original Full Working Condition Externally and Internally. The Lens is clean no scratches, cleaning marks or fungus and only a very slight amount of internal dust. It is in "ready to Use" Condition.
The Shutter works at all speeds and is Very Accurate. The camera was CLA'd just before listing by a highly qualified expert familiar with the Kowa Six).
The Black fine grained covering is complete and in very close to Original Condition.
The Bright Chrome body has No dents, dings, brassing or scratches andonly some light bright marks. In fact it still looks close to new. I purchased the camera in Japan in the 1970's as New Old Stock
In fact he camera has only light signs of age and handling.
The image on the ground glass is as bright as new. There is a central "Bright Spot" for easy focusing in subdued light.The Reflex mirror is also bright as new and has only a slight amount of internal dust. Internally the camera is Exceptionally clean. There are No signs the camera has ever been used with film. The Viewfinder opens correctly and the "Pop-Up" Magnifier lens is perfect. The camera has a Completely Automatic Film Counter and Double Exposure system. Making it One of the Most Versatile 6X6 SLR's.
The camera accepts both 120 and 220 film.
The KOWA/Six is an extraordinary camera. Sometimes referred to as a "poor mans Hasselblad". Actually easier to use and superior in some unique ways: The Helical Focusing mount is removable for easy lens changing. The camera in much easier to load and interlocked so they can be removed or installed at Any Time whether the shutter is cocked or not or whether the film has been advanced or not. Please see all photos of the actual camera for condition. Purchased as a collectible tested before listing and always stored correctly. A rare addition to a vintage camera collection. I believe it would be difficult if not impossible to find a better example of this very unusual SLR camera. From my extensive collection of rare Vintage camera that I am selling because of my age. Please view my other listings and save the site, I will be listing hundreds of Vintage cameras over the next months because of my advanced age.. My 100 Percent Positive feedback over 1, 900 times speaks for the accuracy of my descriptions. Carefully Packed World Wide shipping. Combined shipping possible.